
Product Description
Simcoe Hops
Simcoe® is a renowned American dual-purpose hop, released by Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000. Celebrated for its high alpha acid content and complex aroma profile, Simcoe delivers a smooth bitterness alongside distinctive notes of pine, citrus, and stone fruit. Its versatility makes it a staple in a variety of beer styles, particularly hop-forward ales.
Simcoe Hops Overview
- Flavors: Pine, grapefruit, passion fruit, apricot, earthy, berry
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: IPA, Double IPA, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Porter
- Similar Varieties: Amarillo®, Citra®, Mosaic®, Centennial
Background
Developed through open pollination, Simcoe was bred to offer both high alpha acids for effective bittering and a unique aroma profile. Its low cohumulone content contributes to a smooth bitterness, while its rich essential oil composition imparts complex flavors and aromas that have made it a favorite among craft brewers.
Simcoe Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 12.0 – 14.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.0 – 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 15 – 20% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 2.0 – 2.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 60 – 65% |
| Humulene | 10 – 15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5 – 8% |
| Farnesene | 0% |
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Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.09 | 1 |
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Description
Simcoe Hops Simcoe® is a renowned American dual-purpose hop, released by Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000. Celebrated for its high alpha acid content and complex aroma profile, Simcoe delivers a smooth bitterness alongside distinctive notes of pine, citrus, and stone fruit. Its versatility makes it a staple in a variety of beer styles, particularly hop-forward ales. Simcoe Hops Overview Flavors: Pine, grapefruit, passion fruit, apricot, earthy, berry Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping) Best Beer Styles: IPA, Double IPA, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Porter Similar Varieties: Amarillo®, Citra®, Mosaic®, Centennial Background Developed through open pollination, Simcoe was bred to offer both high alpha acids for effective bittering and a unique aroma profile. Its low cohumulone content contributes to a smooth bitterness, while its rich essential oil composition imparts complex flavors and aromas that have made it a favorite among craft brewers. Simcoe Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 12.0 – 14.0% Beta Acids 4.0 – 5.0% Cohumulone 15 – 20% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 2.0 – 2.5 mL/100g Myrcene 60 – 65% Humulene 10 – 15% Caryophyllene 5 – 8% Farnesene 0%
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Northern Brewer LLC Best Price | $3.09 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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